Research

Library town halls explore future of a campus essential

Rebecca Walsh
communications manager, Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
November 25, 2020

Be sure to register for the final two town halls on Dec. 7 and Dec. 9.

Masks save lives and livelihoods

Sheena McFarland
David Eccles School of Business
November 24, 2020

Statewide mask mandates boost consumer confidence and spending while reducing COVID-19 transmission.

A view overlooking salt lake valley from the University of Utah campus at sunset. On the horizon, you can see faint mountains that are obscured by hazy air, showing an example of air pollution that builds up in the valley.

Air pollution spikes reduce test scores

Lisa Potter
research communication specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 23, 2020

More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.

Science reveals secrets of a mummy’s portrait

Paul Gabrielsen
science writer, University Marketing & Communications
November 20, 2020

Scientific analysis of an ancient portrait pigment reveals long-lost artistic details.

Geology & Geophysics professor named AGU Fellow

Paul Gabrielsen
science writer, University Marketing & Communications
November 19, 2020

Newest geology faculty member honored for contributions to earth science.

Two African crested rats stand face to face, nuzzling each other. The rodents are rabbit-sized and resembles a gray puffball crossed with a skunk. Their fur is various shades or brown and gray, with dark stripts that line its flanks from leg to its face.

The secret social lives of giant poisonous rats

Lisa Potter
science writer, University of Utah Communications
Nov 19, 2020

The African crested rat’s fur is packed with a poison so lethal just a few miligrams can kill a human. Biologists confirmed where it gets its poison, and uncovered an unexpected social life.

Missing the radiological forest for the trees

Paul Gabrielsen
science writer, University Marketing & Communications
November 18, 2020

Clear abnormalities can missed even by experienced radiologists if they’re looking for something else

Air pollution costs Utahns billions annually and shortens life expectancy by two years

Isabella Errigo
graduate student, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University
November 18, 2020

New study reveals the cost of air pollution for Utahns’ health and pocketbooks

Aerial photo of the John R. Park Building at the University of Utah

U named ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’

Lisa Potter
research communications specialist, University of Utah Communications
November 18, 2020

The APLU designation recognizes universities that promote growth, innovation and economic development in their regions.

U to speed process of bringing new therapeutics to patients

Theresa Gubler
Senior director of communications, PIVOT Center
November 18, 2020

The Huntsman Cancer Institute, College of Pharmacy and PIVOT Center have established the University of Utah Therapeutic Accelerator Hub to eliminate hurdles in translating lab discoveries into new drugs.